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Rugby Field

About Us

I started Strategic Sport Advisors out of a passion for sports, business, and entrepreneurship. As an Olympian and World Champion wrestler, I bring the same discipline and strategic focus to deliver results for clients.

My journey spans from wrestling at the highest levels to business school, commercial banking, and entrepreneurship. With 25 years of experience in athletics and coaching, combined with over 15 years in various leadership roles within National Governing Bodies, and two years of specialized consulting, I bring a skill set uniquely positioned to help your NGB. This experience helps me quickly identify patterns, recognize unique challenges, and develop tailored solutions for each NGB’s specific needs.

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NGBs face increasing compliance and administrative requirements, along with growing competition for members and events from organizations that don’t have the same requirements. This is happening while resources, especially human resources, are in short supply for temporary or seasonal needs like audits, investigations, and conflict of interest reporting. This challenge led to the creation of Strategic Sport Advisors. We provide specialized consulting services and a shared service model to NGBs, offering expertise, bandwidth, and flexibility without the longterm commitments associated with hiring staff.

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Olympian and World Champion Wrestler

Les Gutches

Awards & Certifications

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We can help in all areas of NGB operations, from membership growth and high-performance planning to risk management and compliance. Partner with Strategic Sport Advisors to start putting a plan into action. Contact me to discuss how we can support your success!

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